Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
No end in sight for South Africa’s ”death traps”
General Motors, through its subsidiaries in East and South Africa, is now deeply involved in sub-Saharan countries to replace minibus taxis with 32-seater buses....
Higer: remember that name!
Undoubtedly, the main focus of global attention for the automotive industry for the next half a decade or so will be on the emergence...
Here a bus, there a bus
Imagine a scenario whereby public transport is readily available. Anywhere on the planet. At any time. CHARLEEN CLARKE heads to Dubai – and the...
Lucky number seven (hundred)
This month Vic Oliver tests the new Hino 700 2841 TT SSC 3.9 truck tractor fitted with the ZF Astronic 16-speed automated manual transmission.
The story of Irizar and Intercape
Irizar has been supplying luxury bus service company Intercape with luxury coaches for a good few years. It’s been a partnership where both have...
A catalogue of blunders …
In the last nine months, the Department of Transport has had to withdraw at least four pieces of legislation of which I’m aware (and...
Global truck markets start to recover
In his monthly review of global news for local truckers, FRANK BEETON provides analysis of the 2010 European and East Asian truck markets as...
Iveco does not need Daimler
The cat is officially out of the bag: Iveco has no desire to be acquired by Daimler, and it doesn’t need its financial muscle....
Truck drivers need to earn their wages!
To justify higher wages truck drivers need to take more responsibility to ensure that their vehicle is more productive and safe on the road.
Heavenly Constellation
This month VIC OLIVER road tests the Volkswagen Constellation 15.180 freight carrier chassis fitted with a 7.3 metre van body.
Critical analysis
The slow progress being made with the roll-out of South Africa’s public transport systems and the new kilometre-based subsidy system which has stifled growth...
Protection is key
UDO RYPSTRA says that the introduction of the Consumer Protection Act on 1 April will pose a number of problems to bus and coach...
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